PANC TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC · PANC), Anchorage, AK. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1724Z, valid 1800Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Ted Stevens Anchorage International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1724Z
valid 1800Z to 0000ZTAF PANC 051724Z 0518/0624 VRB05KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800Z to 0000Z | Initial | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 6,000 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the categories mean
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for PANC?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1724Z for Ted Stevens Anchorage International reads: TAF PANC 051724Z 0518/0624 VRB05KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
How far ahead does a TAF forecast?
A TAF covers a 24-hour period at most airports and 30 hours at larger ones, issued four times a day at 0000Z, 0600Z, 1200Z and 1800Z. It describes conditions within roughly 5 statute miles of the airport, not the surrounding area.
What do FM, BECMG and TEMPO mean?
FM (from) marks a rapid, permanent change at the stated time. BECMG (becoming) marks a gradual change over the stated window. TEMPO marks conditions expected for less than half the period, in spells of under an hour each. PROB30 and PROB40 give the probability of the conditions that follow.
More about PANC
Forecasts from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.
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